Trump Targets NBC’s Kristen Welker Over Endorsement Comments

President Donald Trump announced plans to report NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ host Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trump’s response came after Welker described his endorsement track record as having ‘mixed results’.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Welker’s remark. He highlighted his recent success with endorsements, noting the victories of Darline Graham and Mike Mazzei. Trump questioned how comments like Welker’s could be made using public airwaves and mentioned reporting her for potential FCC action.

NBC News defended Welker, emphasizing her professionalism. Trump’s dissatisfaction stemmed from Welker’s earlier comments on NBC4 Washington, not during the ‘Meet the Press’ broadcast. She pointed out Trump’s role in the midterms and noted both successes and mixed results in his endorsements.

CNN’s Brian Stelter condemned Trump’s actions as an attempt to use the FCC against journalists over negative coverage. Stelter remarked that the FCC has no authority to punish individual journalists.

A Fox News report stated Trump-backed candidates had a strong showing in Senate and House races. Trump’s record was characterized by a 100% success rate in Senate endorsements and approximately 98% in House primaries.

Trump encouraged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to take the issue seriously, arguing that media outlets were undermining the overall success of his endorsements.

The FCC licenses individual stations, not networks. It requires evidence for claims of deliberate news distortion. Fox News Digital sought comment from the FCC but hadn’t received a response.

CJ Womack, an associate editor at Fox News, highlighted journalism’s impact on politics and culture. He holds a degree from Long Beach State University and has been with Fox News Digital since 2026.